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the 2024 Tip Up Town USA Badge Design Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Brian Scmiatacz, of Troy Michigan, selected as winner of the 2024 Tip Up Town USA Badge Design Contest. What makes Brian's victory even more special is that he teamed up with his dad to craft the winning design that captured the essence of this beloved winter festival.
"Do You Believe in Magic?"
With the theme "Do You Believe in Magic?" as his guiding star, he conjured up a whimsical and enchanting world that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Tip Up Town USA. At the heart of Brian's winning design, you'll find a captivating scene: a fish, magically popping through the frozen surface with his magic fishing "wand".
Brian's creative vision not only reflects the magic of the festival but also the resilience and spirit of the community that keeps Tip Up Town USA alive year after year. He has entered the contest many times and was selected as the winning design in 2004 and 2019 also.
We applaud Brian Schmiatacz for his outstanding talent and his ability to infuse the festival's magic into his design. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming Tip Up Town USA festivities, where you'll get to see Brian's winning badge design come to life!
2023 Tip Up Town Queen Encourages participation
Lara Watson, was crowned the 2023 Tip Up Town USA Queen. Lara's journey to the throne was marked not only by her grace and charm but also by her dedication to making a positive impact on her community.
A Heart for Giving: The Roscommon Food Pantry
Lara Watson chose to represent the Roscommon Food Pantry as her platform during her reign as the 2024 Tip Up Town USA Queen. Lara's dedication paid off handsomely for the Roscommon Food Pantry, as she secured a generous $1000 donation, graciously sponsored by Kabinetree Koncepts.
The Queen's Call to Service
To be nominated as the Tip Up Town USA Queen for 2024, candidates must meet specific criteria. They must select a registered nonprofit organization to represent, be over the age of 18, and either live or work within Roscommon County. Lara Watson embodied these requirements, and her devotion to the Roscommon Food Pantry shone brightly throughout her campaign.
A Reign of Representation and Community Spirit
As the reigning Tip Up Town USA Queen for 2023, Lara Watson participated winter festivities. Her role extends beyond the royal crown, as she represents not only our community but the spirit of Tip Up Town USA.
We are now accepting nominations for the 2024 Tip Up Town Queen. If you are interested, please contact the chamber office.
Kid's Day at Tip Up Town USA - FREE BADGEs for local kids
Kids day is Sunday Jan 21, 2024 - Come see the Triple D Ranch Rodeo
Back in 2020 "Kids Day" was introduced to our winter festival as a way to ensure all children in our county have an opportunity to make memories at Tip-Up Town USA, regardless of their economic status.
Each year the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce delivers hundreds of special badges to Charlton Heston Academy, Our Lady of the Lakes, Houghton Lake and Roscommon Community schools. They are handed out to children grades 6 & under by the school or volunteers who visit to talk about the festival.
The badge earns kids FREE access to the festivals carnival, games, and activities on "Kids Day" Sunday January 21nd 2024.
If your child is home schooled in roscommon county they too are eligible to receive a badge, as long as they are grade 6 or under. Stop into the Houghton Lake Chamber office to claim.
